Would one Trade their GT4 for a 997.2 GT3??
#17
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With cubic dollars all things are possible.
#18
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As stated in the other thread (I think)...
> GT4 is chassis chassis chassis; .2 GT3 is engine engine engine.
> GT4 is livable livable livable; .2 GT3 is alive alive alive.
Two horses, different courses.
> GT4 is chassis chassis chassis; .2 GT3 is engine engine engine.
> GT4 is livable livable livable; .2 GT3 is alive alive alive.
Two horses, different courses.
#19
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Would be cool, but un-smoggable in CA.
Still think the right supercharger would be amazing in the GT4. Someone like Jackson Racing—which did CARB exempt superchargers for Hondas, no?—should get to work on it yesterday. 981-1 GT4 with a bit of positive manifold pressure and low-down torque would utterly waste 991-1 GT3s. The whine of an Eaton would also add some aural intrigue—it sure did on a 993 I tested years ago...sounded GREAT and pretty subtle. And didn't wreck the character of the flat six...still revved like a 3.6 but felt like a 6.3 flat six down low.
Maybe Jackson in conjunction with TPC or bbi? Just thinking out loud...
Still think the right supercharger would be amazing in the GT4. Someone like Jackson Racing—which did CARB exempt superchargers for Hondas, no?—should get to work on it yesterday. 981-1 GT4 with a bit of positive manifold pressure and low-down torque would utterly waste 991-1 GT3s. The whine of an Eaton would also add some aural intrigue—it sure did on a 993 I tested years ago...sounded GREAT and pretty subtle. And didn't wreck the character of the flat six...still revved like a 3.6 but felt like a 6.3 flat six down low.
Maybe Jackson in conjunction with TPC or bbi? Just thinking out loud...
#20
My goals are:
1) Track driving (early intermediate level)
2) Back roads (occasionally)
I've never scratched the 911 itch so there's that too. I'm also considering a .1 GT3. I'm hoping for a nice price calming when a .2 GT3 is released. But not banking on it.
#21
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What would you do framed this way:
My goals are:
1) Track driving (early intermediate level)
2) Back roads (occasionally)
I've never scratched the 911 itch so there's that too. I'm also considering a .1 GT3. I'm hoping for a nice price calming when a .2 GT3 is released. But not banking on it.
My goals are:
1) Track driving (early intermediate level)
2) Back roads (occasionally)
I've never scratched the 911 itch so there's that too. I'm also considering a .1 GT3. I'm hoping for a nice price calming when a .2 GT3 is released. But not banking on it.
#22
Nordschleife Master
Jimmy,I've missed my chance back in 2013-14...something like that : I could've bought a 2011 GT3 RS with about 5K miles,grey with red wheels and stickers,CPO for 120K $. What a dumb a*s I've been! Now it just doesn't make sense. The prices don't make sense to buy. I'd rather have a GT4 with warranty.
#23
Rennlist Member
What would you do framed this way:
My goals are:
1) Track driving (early intermediate level)
2) Back roads (occasionally)
I've never scratched the 911 itch so there's that too. I'm also considering a .1 GT3. I'm hoping for a nice price calming when a .2 GT3 is released. But not banking on it.
My goals are:
1) Track driving (early intermediate level)
2) Back roads (occasionally)
I've never scratched the 911 itch so there's that too. I'm also considering a .1 GT3. I'm hoping for a nice price calming when a .2 GT3 is released. But not banking on it.
At least, that's my take.
#24
Race Director
Thread Starter
Thanks for all your input. I have walked from the deal I was considering. The Winter here in Chicago does this to me. I am back on track. My CR GT4 is just too darn pretty to give her up. I drove her yesterday and went to the Post Office. Two people walked by and said great looking car.
My fixation is now this supposedly unicorn Speedster GT that may be coming. and of course the 991.2 GT3 if the Speedster is BS
My fixation is now this supposedly unicorn Speedster GT that may be coming. and of course the 991.2 GT3 if the Speedster is BS
#25
If you're an engine guy then game over. Get the 997. The GT4 is pedestrian in comparison in that department.
Save your pennies for repairs and maint though. If you break-wind near it, it's 24K.
Save your pennies for repairs and maint though. If you break-wind near it, it's 24K.
#28
I drove the 997 gt3 and the gt4. Went gt4 because prefer midengine handling dynamics
#29
I prefer the mezger to the MA1 in the 991. The 997.2 was quite a car if you can afford to maintain it properly. I could not.
#30
Originally Posted by ShakeNBake
I prefer the mezger to the MA1 in the 991. The 997.2 was quite a car if you can afford to maintain it properly. I could not.